I realized that it's pretty difficult to schedule podcast interviews when you have a new baby in the house with a somewhat unpredictable nap schedule, and I decided I wasn't going to cut into family time.COURSES FOR TEACHERS I'VE BEEN CREATINGDuring the times the little one napped, I decided to create a new course called Create Successful Videos for Distance Learning.  It's a 1-hour self-paced course to help teachers who need to create video lessons but aren't sure where to start.Additionally, I spent time making changes to my classroom economy.  Since our school is completely remote until at least mid-October, I had to come up with a whole new list of classroom jobsways that students could spend their classroom moneyways they could earn supplemental money.I've added all of those resources to my course How to Teach Kids About Money.That two-hour course was originally created with a normal classroom environment in mind, but many of the things still apply to a virtual classroom economy.PLACES I'M PUTTING OUT THE MOST CONTENTOnce I completed the courses, I decided to focus my efforts on my Instagram and YouTube channels.On my Instagram channel, I've been posting stories each school day about how I'm approaching that day of distance learning, often sharing tech tips along the way.On my YouTube channel, I've been creating videos all about distance learning technology and lesson ideas.PUSHING PAUSE ON THE PODCASTWith all of that going on, something had to give so I decided to pause the podcast until further notice.CONNECT WITH MEI'd love to hear how things are going with you and how I could help; what kind of content would be beneficial for you right now?Email | thom@thomgibson.comInstagram | @gibsoneducationYouTube | /gibsoneduTwitter | @gibsoneduWebsite | thomgibson.com'Create Successful Videos for Distance Learning' course | thomgibson.com/distancelearning'How to Teach Kids About Money' course | thomgibson.com/classroomeconomyTeamEdu Newsletter | thomgibson.com/newsletter

Stories from the Classroom

UPDATE | What I've Been Working on & Pushing Pause on the Podcast

I walk through six tips on how to ensure your summer is a time to recharge, including:strategies to wean yourself off of social media a bitwhat to think through when developing your evening routine to get more sleephow to start small when it comes to exercising each weekwhere to start when it comes to preparing for the fall semesterpractical advice on how to structure your own professional development this summerideas on creating connection with others, from those in your household, to your family and friends, to your extended networkAlso, this will be my last podcast for the summer! I'll be back in August with more episodes to help you middle-school STEM teachers create meaningful and memorable experiences for your students!RESOURCESMinecraft EDUMinecraft EDU podcastRoboCo robotics building gameMarcoPolo video messaging appCONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube |/gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationLinkedIn | /thomgibsonWebsite | thomgibson.comEmail | thom@thomgibson.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review 

6 Teacher Wellness Tips for a Quarantined Summer

I got all these ideas from other educators on social media.  In this episode, I take time to reflect on these three projects.  I talk specifically about:how I had students create a TikTok as their final math summative grademy rubric for the TikTok projectreflections on what I would do differently with the TikTok project if I did it againhow I introduced the Rube Goldberg project for my robotics classhow I incorporated Minecraft in the planning process for their Rube Goldberg projecthow we utilized our Zoom class time during the week they were working on the Rube Goldberg machinehow I structured the financial literacy project where students sold items on eBayhow one student made over $300 when he did the eBay projecta bonus 'virtual yearbook' project I did with my advisory studentsRESOURCES:Esther Burnat (where I got the TikTok idea) on Instagram - @estherbrunatDr. Valerie Camille Jones (also did the TikTok project) on Instagram - @dr_vcjonesMy TikTok intro slides & rubric - TikTok ProjectMr. Aguirre (where I got the Rube Goldberg idea) on Instagram - @jacksonmstechMy Rube Goldberg intro slide show and grading criteria -  Rube Goldberg ProjectPiskel (pixel art animator) - Piskel AppMike Yates (eBay project idea) - FlipLife ArticleMy eBay project details - coming soonMy virtual yearbook details - coming soonCONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube |/gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationLinkedIn | /thomgibsonWebsite | thomgibson.comEmail | thom@thomgibson.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

3 Remote Teaching STEM Projects; TikTok, Minecraft, & eBay

I wanted to chat with someone about everything I had been reading online and seeing from schools around the world, some of which are beginning to open up after 3 months of remote learning.  Carl Hooker was the first person to come to mind.Carl Hooker has been in education for 20+ years and is an Apple Distinguished educator, has served as a classroom teacher, instructional technologist, virtualization coordinator, director of innovation & digital learning, and founder of iPadpalooza, an educational technology conference in central Texas.In today's episode, Carl and I chat about what the future of education may look like not only in this upcoming school year but what it may look like beyond Covid19.the transition from 'emergency remote learning' to 'how to do remote learning well'two best practices that have emerged so far in remote learningwhat some school schedules around the world are already doingwhat type of schools will thrive in this environmentimpacts of the current extended 'summer slide'psychological impacts on student of prolonged social distancinghow schools in China are currently following santization & social distancing protocolswhat blended part in-class, part virtual-class could look likeapproaches of independent / private schools vs public schoolswhat a 'delayed start' could look likeschools that are already planning for a fully remote Fall 2020emerging possibilities for teachers & students who prefer remote learningchanges to testing and assessmentopportunities to differentiate in virtual learningoptimal ratio of synchronous vs asynchronous timehow to build community in the virtual classroomwhat a post COVID-19 classroom may look likeequity and access; leveling the playing field for all studentswords of hope for educators who are worried, scared, and anxious about the future of educationRESOURCES:'25 Strategies to Engage Students on Your Next Zoom Meeting' by Carl Hooker'The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Unleashed A Revolution In Education: From Now On, Blended Learning Will Be The Benchmark' by Enrique DansTexas Education Agency on Adjusting School Calendars'9 Ways Schools Will Look Different When (And If) They Reopen' by NPRCONNECT WITH CARL HOOKERWebsite | carlhooker.comBlog | hookedoninnovation.com Twitter | @mrhookerIG | @hookertechYT | Carl HookerFB | Carl Hooker Fan PageLearning Unleased Podcast (ISTE) hosted by Carl HookerTech & Learning | Articles by Carl HookerCONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube |/gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationWebsite | thomgibson.comEmail | thom@thomgibson.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

How COVID-19 Will Change Education

My guest today is a teacher-of-the-year recipient and educator of 20 years.  Carolina Carner has been utilizing augmented reality in her classroom for several years in her middle school classroom.  Additionally she's worked with Google for Edu as a product expert in Google Expeditions, AR, VR, and Tour Creator.  She's THE AR/VR person to talk to when it comes to implementation in the classroom.It was a fun conversation as she walked me through a litany of augmented reality apps, showing me their classroom application.  You hear me experiencing them in real time.We explore:using AR for math manipulatives like fraction stripshow to fill your classroom up with a solar systemusing AR to study wild animals up closehow AR can build community and give students voiceexploration of cells up closeusing AR to HOLD A BEATING HEART IN YOUR HAND!common mistakes teachers make when starting to use ARhow to use AR with one device or manystrategies for getting more devices in your classroomRESOURCES:#arvrinedu on Twitter for all things AR & VR in the classroomGoogle Expeditions (Carolina’s favorite app and resource for AR)CoSpaces (STEM, coding, social sciences, literature, languages, and maker space applications)Hologo (the math fraction strips)Eureca AR (the solar system research)Flipgrid AR (the video introduction application)Quivervision (the colored-cell-brought-to-life)Mergecube (holding the skull and beating heart)Mergecube Remote Learning ResourcesBBC CivilisationsTime AR (Landing on the moon & Amazon forest)@JaimeDonally on Twitter for more AR & Vr in the classroom@GoogleARVR on TwitterCONNECT WITH CAROLINA CARNERTwitter | @carnercarolinaYouTube | Nerdy Teacher Tech TalkCONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube |/gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationWebsite | thomgibson.comEmail | thom@thomgibson.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

Create Immersive Learning Experiences with Augmented Reality (without fancy equipment)

I reached out to a handful of people on Twitter who had done distance learning for at least a couple of weeks already.  Student engagement is one of the biggest challenges in distance learning. While I originally just asked for their best tip, I love that thoughts and guidance on how to increase student engagement was a part of each of their answers.In the episode, my guests are:Andrew Chiu | Hong KongMiddle-School Digital Design Teacher*just finished his 10th week of distance learning*CJ Reynolds | New JerseyHigh-School Literature & History of Hip Hop TeacherMark Rogers | Texas1st Grade TeacherSam Kary | California6th Grade Humanities TeacherThey share the following:the simplify, simplify, simplify approach Andrew takespractical tips in communication, organization, and video conferencing from 10-weeks of trial and errorhow CJ hooks his students right at the beginning of the lessonhow Mark keeps his 1st graders connected to one another without video conferencinghow Sam structures engaging at-home projects that are differentiated and support students each step of the way RESOURCES MENTIONEDSome of CJ's green screen lesson hook videosHyperdocs resources that Sam referenced CONNECT WITH THESE EDUCATORSAndrew ChiuTwitter | @chew_edCJ ReynoldsGet his new book 'Teach Your Class Off'Hear a previous episode of the podcast CJ was on where he talked about how he uses social media in the classroom.YouTube | /realrapwiththereynoldsInstagram | @realrapwithreynoldsFacebook | /realrapwithreynoldsTwitter | @realrapreynoldsMark RogersHear about the looping project Mark is doing with his students in a previous episode of the podcastTwitter | @rogersmarkdSam KaryCheck out one of the resources Sam created that I contributed to | Student-podcasting project for remote learning.Twitter | @newedtechclassFacebook | /newedtechclassroomYouTube | /newedtechclassroomWebsite | newedtechclassroom.com CONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube |/gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationWebsite | thomgibson.comEmail | thom@thomgibson.com SUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

How to Boost Engagement During Remote Learning (Without Using Zoom)

My guest today is a passionate math educator who has sought to teach learners in this exploratory manner and in a way that the students feel they are capable of understanding mathematical concepts deeply.In my conversation with Kevin Moore, we explore:how one teacher helped him begin to view himself as a mathematicianhis journey from traditional education to the micro-school modelhow the physical space can foster the learning he hopes to seehow it's MORE than just the physical space that helps foster the learning he hopes to seewhat our roles is and is not as math educatorshow to redirect incorrect work without just giving away the answerKevin's favorite questions to ask studentsand much more.RESOURCES MENTIONEDCathy Fosnot - Amazon books for various grade levelsJo Baoler - Mathematical MindsetsYouCubed - youcubed.orgCONNECT WITH KEVIN MOORE & LONG-VIEW MICRO-SCHOOLWebsite | long-view.comMath PD | The Number Lab Co-Lab - thenumberlab.com/co-labTwitter | Long View Micro School - @long_view_atxInstagram | Long View Micro School - @long_view_atxTwitter | The Number Lab - @thenumberlabCONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube | /gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationEmail | thom@thomgibson.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

A Better Way To Teach Math

Watch the video of this podcast - https://youtu.be/BpSlAy2nPd0TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Life with a newborn6:11 - Daily schedule during quarantine10:03 - Future podcasts12:28 - Distance learning in the country15:38 - New content for teachers (livestreams, courses)18:42 - My distance learning plan so far20:24 - Tips for making the most of self-quarantine timeCONNECT W/ ME ON HOW THINGS ARE GOINGthom@thomgibson.comTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube | /gibsonedu  

UPDATE: New Baby, COVID-19, and Life at Home

In this Q&A show, we discuss:How do you support students & help them master content after they've scored low on a test?How do you find time to prep, grade, plan without using all of your free time outside of school if you don't have a prep period?How do you correct students & stimulate competition in a robotics classroom?Any suggestions for a successful long-term subbing experience in 6th grade math?RESOURCES MENTIONED10 Grading Time Hacks podcast episodeTips For New Teachers : Stop Working! video#mtbos Twitter community [math resources]YouCubed Teacher Community on Facebook [math resources]QUESTIONS FOR NEXT TIMEEmail me at thom@thomgibson.com with your questions for the next Q&A show.  Put 'For QA Show' in the subject line.CONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube | /gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

No Planning Time, Low Test Scores, & Correcting Students | Q&A Show

Today I chat with two educators who are all about Skype in the classroom. Jeni Long & Salleé Clark (who go by the dynamic duo name of Jenallee) are two Microsoft Innovation Educators with over 36 years in education collectively.In our conversation, we discuss:how teachers are using Skype to supplement the work they're doing in their classes by Skyping in experts to speak with their classes or having their classes Skype with another classroom around the world.how to interact with schools around the world when the time zones don't match.how your students can be video pen pals with other students (great language learning application)how your English language learners can use video to share their home culture with the classroomthe technical aspects of running a Skype chatwhere to find vetted educators / safe contacts to chat with your classClass jobs so everyone has a role during the chatRESOURCES MENTIONEDMain Skype in the classroom hub | education.skype.comFlipgrid for non-live video | flipgrid.comSkype in The Classroom on Twitter | @skypeclassroomMicrosoft Innovative Educator hashtag | #mieexpertCONNECT WITH JENI LONG & SALEÉ CLARKJeni Long on Twitter | @JLO731Salleé Clark on Twitter | @salleeclarkJenallee on Twitter | @jenallee1The Jenallee Website | www.thejenalleeshow.comCONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube | /gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationEmail | thom@thomgibson.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the #TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

Skype | Classroom Uses You Haven't Thought Of

During my semester as a sub before becoming a full-time teacher, I had many a days of little to no sub plans. I also had a good handful of days of detailed and thorough sub plans. Days with the full set of sub plans were far better both for me and for the students and I've sought to provide subs in my own classroom with the same direction.In today's episode I discuss:exactly the level of detail I put into my plans (I read out a section of my own plans)how I format my plans so they're more readable and easier to referencehow I communicate with my students ahead of time in a way that the class could run even if a sub didn't show up (which has never happened but that's the ideal)my emergency sub plans for days I am unexpectedly outRESOURCES MENTIONEDEnroll in the 'How to Teach Kids About Money' course today | thomgibson.com/classroomeconomyGet my sub plans template emailed to you | thomgibson.com/subplansGreat emergency sub plans for a math classroom | youcubed.org/week-inspirational-math/Letter & number riddles for emergency sub plans | bhavinionline.com/2015/01/whatsapp-riddles-26-l-7-d-w/CONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube | /gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationEmail | thom@thomgibson.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the #TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

How to Keep Your Sub Days From Being a Total Wash

My guest today is Roberto Germán, director of middle school and creator of the educational consulting group 'The Multicultural Classroom.'In today's episode we explore:the differences between multiculturalism vs. a multicultural classroom vs. social justiceRoberto's journey from an extremely poor and under-performing school in Lawrence, MA to one of the wealthiest private boarding schools in the nation and how that experience inspired the work he does nowwhat a multicultural classroom experience looks like for the white teacher with a variety of ethnicities and races in their classroomwhat a multicultural classroom experiences looks like for the white teacher in a predominately white schoolhow to celebrate and honor the different cultures of your classroom without patronizing or stereotyping those culturesresources for educators wanting do dive further into teaching in a multicultural classroomRESOURCESThe Multicultural Classroom blogThe Anti-Racist Reading Teacher Instruction Workbook | Lorena GermánCulturally Sustaining Pedagogies | Django ParisTeaching ToleranceFacing HistoryEmbrace RaceMontessori for Social JusticeThis Book is Anti-Racist | Tiffany JewellEveryday Antiracism | Mica PollockCourageous Conversations | The Pacific GroupCONNECT WITH ROBERTO GERMÁNThe Multicultural ClassroomLorena Germán on Twitter | @nenagermanLorena Germán on Instagram | @lorenagermanCONNECT WITH THOMTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube | /gibsoneduInstagram | @gibsoneducationEmail | thom@thomgibson.comSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course for educatorsSign up for the #TeamEdu newsletterLeave a podcast rating & review

How to Celebrate Multiculturalism in Your Class...Even If All of Your Students Are White

Class jobs in and of themselves have tremendous value in creating a positive classroom culture, building responsibility in students, and saving YOU time as the teacher.My classroom jobs are part of a larger classroom economy system. If you want to dive into how I do that, check out the course I created for teachers linked below:'How to Teach Kids About Money' course - www.thomgibson.com/classroomeconomy20% off coupon code - MONEYThe full list of jobs can be found in Module 1, and all of Module is FREE so check it out.CONNECT WITH THOMTwitter - @gibsoneduYouTube - /gibsoneduInstagram - @gibsoneducationEmail - thom@thomgibson.comNewsletter - thomgibson.com/newsletter

Have Students Make Your Coffee...And Other Class Job Ideas

It's good to be doing the podcast again after some time off over the holidays!  When I got back to school, I led a PD session for my colleagues on how to save time grading and thought it'd make for a valuable podcast.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro3:47 - Update on the podcast6:17 - Why grading takes so long7:28 - Hack 1 | Grade fewer things10:23 - Hack 2 | Have shorter assessments11:52 - Hack 3 | Skip written feedback14:55 - Hack 4 | Batch your grading16:58 - Hack 6 | Take assessment yourself (by hand)19:05 - Hack 7 | Use copy & paste efficiently21:55 - Hack 8 | Offer alternative assessments24:28 - Hack 9 | Grade in class as they turn it in27:40 - Hack 10 | Let tech do the grading for you31:47 - TeamEdu newsletterRESOURCES MENTIONEDJumpcut  - multi-copy & paste toolKhan Academy - not just math anymoreGoogle Form Quizzes - auto-graded quizzesEdPuzzle - grade flipped classroom videosSUPPORT THE PODCASTEnroll in the How to Teach Kids About Money course today!Sign up for the TeamEdu newsletterCONNECT WITH THOMTwitter - @gibsoneduYouTube - /gibsoneduInstagram - @gibsoneducationEmail - thom@thomgibson.com

10 Grading Time Hacks

In this Q&A show, we discuss:What are the top three books that guide you in building a self-sustaining classroom culture?As a first year robotics teacher, do you compare one class with another as a way to motivate students?  In Brazil, if one class is falling behind another, it's common to say 'the other class is already on the next topic.'  Does this motivate students?If you're in a noisy classroom, how do you make sure you are heard without screaming?How do you deal with students that refuse to study for tests?Working at a private school, how much freedom do you have to experiment with different teaching practices compared to public school?  And how can public school teachers begin to try new and innovative ways of teaching?Let me know how you like this format.  It was a lot of fun for me to answer and much less editing!RESOURCES MENTIONEDMy video 'Student Motivation' exploring lessons from 'Drive' by Dan PinkMy video 'Classroom Management Tips for New Teachers' on lessons learned from 'The First Days of School'My video 'What To Do When Students Won't Stop Talking''Drive' by Dan Pink on Amazon'The First Days of School' by Harry Wong on Amazon'Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire' by Rafe Esquith on AmazonQUESTIONS FOR NEXT TIMEEmail me at thom@thomgibson.com with your questions for the next Q&A showSUPPORT THE PODCASTSign up for the newsletter : thomgibson.com/newsletterSign up for the 'Create & Manage A Classroom Economy' course : thomgibson.com/classroomeconomyLeave a rating & review 

Screaming at Kids, Comparing Students, and Creating a Self-Sustaining Classroom | Q&A Show

Stories of teachers that are creating meaningful and memorable experiences for their students and how you can do the same. Created and hosted by Thom Gibson; a two-time Teacher of the Year educator, podcaster, YouTuber, and lifelong learner.

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